Troop 1 Parents Meeting

Monday September 9, 2002

PRESENT: Ken Boss, Mary Euritt, Dana Jenson, Chris Klaren, Mike Pedersen

OLD BUSINESS:

1) Review/approve previous meeting - the minutes were approved.

2) Treasure's report – no report was available.

3) Review activities for last month:

3.a) Rank advancements – Brian Klaren completed his Eagle Scout Board of Review in August, and two other scouts are in the process of completing their Eagle paperwork. All of the scouts attending the Boundary Waters trip received their Canoeing merit badge.

3.b) Backbone Campout, Aug 24-25. 11 scouts and 4 adults attended the weekend campout. It was very relaxing and everyone had a great time.

4) Review scheduled activities for current month:

4.a) Fall Camporee, September 20-22. Planning has been underway for several months for this event that is being co-hosted by Troop 1. Two merit badges are being offered (Indian Lore and Cinematography) and there are lots of activities for all of the scouts. The Mesqwaki Indians will have a group with a mini-pow-wow demonstration during the day and at closing ceremonies. We need to get a head-count at the next troop meeting (Sep 15) for everyone that will be attending. PARENTS: You will be contacted to volunteer for the various staffing needs throughout the weekend. Please be generous with your time to help make this a successful and memorable event for the scouts.

4.b) Merit badge make-up day, Ingawanis, Oct 5, 9:00 AM to Noon. Many scouts were not able to complete their merit badge requirements while at summer camp. The council has made arrangements for the summer camp merit badge counselors to be available to meet with scouts to review the completion of the requirements. Scouts will need to finish any work that is needed and bring it to camp for the counselor's review. The troop is expected to organize a troop activity to attend this event. This is a great opportunity to finish the merit badges once and for all!

5) 2002/2003 camping & activity planning update – Al was not in attendance and this item was deferred to next month.

6) Popcorn sales update – Scout popcorn sales will begin Sep 27 and end Nov 6, with delivery scheduled to begin Nov 16. The scouts voted last week to receive all profit instead of a combination of prizes and loser profits for the sales they make. These profits will be distributed in their individual troop accounts for them to use either for campout fees or scout office purchases. This is a big fundraiser for the troop and can only be successful with everyone’s participation. Sales information will be distributed at the next scout meeting.

7) Trailer shelves update. Trailer shelves were purchased by Ken and Chris following the last parents meeting for approximately $180. Ken, Steve, and Chris installed them a week or so later and they were successfully field tested at the Backbone campout – what an improvement! Straps with buckles are being made to secure the loads on the shelves (replacing the temporary bungee cords). Several more large plastic containers may be purchased to improve the storage capabilities.

NEW BUSINESS:

1) Scouting for Food/Goodwill, Oct 12-19. Tentative plans are to collaborate with the Pack 25 Cub Scouts this year, with Pack 25 distributing bags on Oct 12 and Troop 1 picking them up the following Saturday, Oct 19. This year, for the first time, Winnebago Council is partnering with Goodwill to for a Scouting for Goodwill pickup at the same time. Al and Dana will discuss this at the district round table Thursday night to determine if we should do the Food only or both.

2) Merit Badge College, Nov 2. Information on the upcoming merit badge college has been distributed for return no later than Monday, Sep 16. Scouts may take one or two merit badges during the day. More information on prework and requirements is on the troop website.

3) 2003 summer camp planning – Al was not in attendance and this item was deferred to next month

4) There was no further new business and the meeting was adjourned.

NEXT PARENTS MEETING:

Monday October 7, 7:00 PM, St. Ed’s cafeteria

TABLED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS:

1) Philmont registration (Al, October 2002)

2) Wreath Sales (Lisa, October 2002)

3) Troop trailer insurance (Al, indefinite)

4) 2005 National Jamboree (when appropriate)